Here are just some random pictures since my last post...with a few updates. :)
Emily enjoys taking care of our newly planted flowers and her little sister is not far behind! Side note...Emily wasn't much of a climber, Gabi on the other hand LOVES to climb and has no fear. She is such a little go-getter!
My sweet big girl ready for some time in the water!
I seriously LOVE how well these two play together. It has been one of the sweetest relationships to watch develop. I pray they continue to be best buds.
We spent Memorial Day Wknd in New Carlisle, IN. We were able to visit some good friends and speak in a church that supports us. We also got to take a side trip to the area zoo. Gabi loved the peacock!
Getting ready to hike up the big tower.
Emily and Dan coming down from the tower. We were working on her "I U" cheer!
Another example of how my girls are so different. Emily would never get this close to a horse. Gabi loves animals. This might change, however, since right after this picture was taken the horse bit her finger pretty hard. :) This is also the girl that will pick up bugs that are crawling around outside and bring them to me. ha. Love her.
Enjoying some bonding time!
The zoo was across the street from Lake Michigan (one of my all-time favorite places). We couldn't resist a little beach time even though it was cloudy and cool.
Steph and Em tossing rocks into the lake.
We were all a little tuckered out.
Some of the church got together for a cookout while we were there and so we got to enjoy some extra time with them. Earlier in the day, Roglenda (pictured below) had asked Emily what kind of cookies she likes. Emily said she liked icing and sprinkles. After dinner that night Roglenda surprised Emily (and the rest of the kiddos) with these fun cookies. So thoughtful!!
The weekend after Memorial Day we spent in Bloomington visiting sweet friends. We also celebrated Gabriella's baby dedication at our "home" church. I love the next two pictures. The first clearly shows how much Gabi did not want John to hold her during the prayer. She was SO upset. Viktor finally leaned in and they all hugged. She finally gave in and grabbed a hold of Viktor's nose while resting her head on John's shoulder (see pic below). It was a sweet moment.
We got home from Btown Sunday evening to have my parents arrive for a short visit. They were vacationing in GA and stopped for a few days on their way back home. Gabi finally got her 1st birthday present from them...a stylin' pink car! She LOVES it and the girls spent most of the day playing in it! Here she is "helping" daddy put it together.
A little princess dance party...a frequent event around this house. Can't wait to add another little girl!
Helping me prepare breakfast. :)
I can't believe I captured this moment on camera, but so thankful I did. These girls are just so sweet. My heart melts.
And now I am officially exhausted after packing and preparing for our trip all day! I'm heading to bed...wishing my body (at 26 weeks pregnant) could allow me to sleep this peacefully!!
